Strano Performance Lowering Springs
05-13-2006, 12:53 AM
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Is it to early to tell what shocks would work well with these springs? Or is that use specific? My hunch is, like everything else, it is use specific. It is good to see a company that is wanting to sell a product with function first in mind, not just making a profit. Unfortunately, I don't think I am a candidate for the new springs yet, just bought a new transmission/clutch set up; read cash broke. However, I have 96k miles on the stock shocks and will be getting some bilstien hd's from you in a few weeks. Driving around on springs sucks when your biggest enjoyment is corner carving. Good luck and can't wait to see the results!
05-15-2006, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Andros
I hope these come out soon, I was thinking of getting some BMRs or hotchkis springs for when I autocross.
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05-15-2006, 11:17 AM
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These are handling springs. The rates are set, and based off of the majoity of setups I do. STOCKS SHOCKS ARE NOT UP THE JOB. That's the case with any lowering spring fwiw.
I am not doing these so folks can use their stock shocks. I'm doing these for a few reasons. So folks don't need coil-overs for linear working rate springs. So they don't have to settle for a poorer handling spring rate to get a 1.25" drop, etc.
Think of these as coil-overs I speced the rates on, set the ride heights on and welded the perches in place so you can't change them and at a much lower cost. That's in essense what these springs are.
I am not doing these so folks can use their stock shocks. I'm doing these for a few reasons. So folks don't need coil-overs for linear working rate springs. So they don't have to settle for a poorer handling spring rate to get a 1.25" drop, etc.
Think of these as coil-overs I speced the rates on, set the ride heights on and welded the perches in place so you can't change them and at a much lower cost. That's in essense what these springs are.
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05-15-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by YellowToy/A
Sam Congerts on this. Why dont you have them make ones with a 3/4 drop also, maybe with a bit less rate. I am glad to see u do this. It is the best of both worlds. If you had a set with 3/4 drop it may be better than my GC set-up.
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05-15-2006, 11:48 AM
#28
Originally Posted by Sam Strano
These are handling springs. The rates are set, and based off of the majoity of setups I do. STOCKS SHOCKS ARE NOT UP THE JOB. That's the case with any lowering spring fwiw.
I am not doing these so folks can use their stock shocks. I'm doing these for a few reasons. So folks don't need coil-overs for linear working rate springs. So they don't have to settle for a poorer handling spring rate to get a 1.25" drop, etc.
Think of these as coil-overs I speced the rates on, set the ride heights on and welded the perches in place so you can't change them and at a much lower cost. That's in essense what these springs are.
I am not doing these so folks can use their stock shocks. I'm doing these for a few reasons. So folks don't need coil-overs for linear working rate springs. So they don't have to settle for a poorer handling spring rate to get a 1.25" drop, etc.
Think of these as coil-overs I speced the rates on, set the ride heights on and welded the perches in place so you can't change them and at a much lower cost. That's in essense what these springs are.
05-15-2006, 06:22 PM
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I got off the phone with Sam earlier today and WOW. Great, great guy. I'm going to be one of the "testers" for these springs and i'm pretty sure that this is just what my car needs. If you haven't had the chance to call for any information on not just these springs, but anything suspension related. I suggest doing so. Again, Sam was MORE than helpful and my car is going to benefit from it greatly. Thanks again Sam.
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05-16-2006, 04:39 AM
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Wow... Good job Sam. I like the idea of a linear rate, especially for the front. Is there any progression between the two rates in the rear? Or does it function like a true dual stack (minus the fact we don't have a coil over), and the tender (in this case) only being required for length purposes (thus being a helper spring)?
Oh..... If I guess the rates do I get a set for free?
Scott.
Oh..... If I guess the rates do I get a set for free?
Scott.
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05-16-2006, 11:29 AM
#33
Originally Posted by you2slo
I assume "handling" is meant for auto X not straight line performance?
05-16-2006, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
are they on sale yet sam? i'll be ready in a couple weeks to order my whole setup.
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05-16-2006, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by you2slo
I assume "handling" is meant for auto X not straight line performance?
We are about making suspensions work, and drag racing is pretty much about making weight fly around easily which is just the opposite.
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05-16-2006, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by johnpate01
I would be interested. Pretty much stock right now. PM me if I can help.
EDIT: NM, I cant afford my new Konis until next month
EDIT: NM, I cant afford my new Konis until next month
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05-16-2006, 11:50 AM
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I have stock springs but, chassis mounted torque arm, LCAs with relocation brackets, panhard rod, SFCs, and Comp Eng Drag shocks in back with stock shocks up front. I would like to see how they do on the drag strip and could do some testing on there for you. 
05-16-2006, 01:25 PM
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ahhh crap, Sam can you shoot me some pricing on some SA's to go with mine? springs and shocks shipped to 73069 I completely forgot to put the SA's in my budget.... not going to be a problem though.... just have to replan a touch
05-16-2006, 01:37 PM
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Now you're making me feel bad....
Workable shock options start @ $530/set (Revalves) and go up from there (through 3 levels of Koni's) plus the shipping which varies depending on what you get.
I only have a couple of sets of "test" springs left. $220 shipped. Production spring will be $269 shipped.
Workable shock options start @ $530/set (Revalves) and go up from there (through 3 levels of Koni's) plus the shipping which varies depending on what you get.
I only have a couple of sets of "test" springs left. $220 shipped. Production spring will be $269 shipped.
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05-16-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 4thGenCamaro
I have stock springs but, chassis mounted torque arm, LCAs with relocation brackets, panhard rod, SFCs, and Comp Eng Drag shocks in back with stock shocks up front. I would like to see how they do on the drag strip and could do some testing on there for you.
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